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What Medication Is Suggested For Pain In The Shin Area And Knot Of 3inches On Ankle?
I RAN INTO A TOOLBOX AT NIGHT, THE LARGE ONES THAT GO ON THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. MY RIGHT SHIN HIT IT PRETTY HARD. THAT WAS ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO. A LARGE KNOT IS STILL THERE. I HAVE TRIED TO STAY OFF OF IT AND THE KNOT WILL JUST ABOUT GO AWAY. BUT AFTER WALKING ON IT DURING THE DAY , IT SWELLS UP AGAIN. IT HURTS ALITTLE SOMETIME. I AM 56 YEARS OLD. EXCELLENT HEALTH, STRICT DIET, STILL LIFT WEIGHTS. VERY ACTIVE. THE BOTTOM OF THE KNOT IS ABOUT 3 INCHES UP FROM MY ANKLE. IT IS SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT SHIN BONE. I CAN WALK WITH NO PAIN, BUT AFTER I SIT DOWN THERE IS A LITTLE THROBBING PAIN THERE AND IT GETS BIGGER. I DON T KNOW WHY THE KNOT WON T GO AWAY.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a shin hematoma.
Commonly, a leg hematoma is treated with:
-cold compress or ice pack application for 20 to 30 minutes for the 48 hours following injury to reduce swelling.
-rest.
-elevating your foot higher than your heart
If the symptoms continue, you should see an orthopedist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a shin hematoma.
Commonly, a leg hematoma is treated with:
-cold compress or ice pack application for 20 to 30 minutes for the 48 hours following injury to reduce swelling.
-rest.
-elevating your foot higher than your heart
If the symptoms continue, you should see an orthopedist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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